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Drs. Bennett and Lee | New Clinic to Study Genetic Causes of Blindness
Monday, October 15, 2018 | by Meg Wingerternewsok.com online article link Oklahoma City — To talk to Lea Bennett is to snap back and forth between a future full of possibilities to stop conditions that destroy sight and a present where most of those conditions are...
DMEI Recognized in 2018 Ophthalmology Times
In surveys released by Ophthalmology Times in 2017 and 2018, the Dean McGee Eye Institute was recognized among the nation's top 12 programs overall and among the top 10 residency programs in the country.
Maria E. Lim, MD | Announcing LOYAL Class XIV
Class XIV Program Co-Chairs: Cindy Batt and Bill Citty Ashley Barnett OKC Thunder Marketing Programs and Promotions Coordinator Colbi Beam Oklahoma City University Senior Coordinator of First-Year Experience Kourtney Bradbeary American Fidelity Actuarial Analyst,...
Martin-Paul Agbaga, PhD | “Differential Composition of DHA and Very Long Chain PUFAs in Rod and Cone Photoreceptors.”
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center delved into the differences in fatty acid makeup between retinas from mice that are rich in rods, and those from less-studied animals with more cones. The team examined PUFA levels using diurnal rodents...
Symposium Supports Theme of Women in Medicine Month | Ashvini Reddy, MD
The American Medical Association deems September Women in Medicine Month, when the AMA Women Physicians Section honors physicians who support advancement of women in medical careers. At the Women in Ophthalmology 2018 Summer Symposium in Ponte Vedra, Florida, AMA...
Contact Lens Safety: Bad Habits Endanger Your Eyes
Contact Lens Safety: Bad Habits Endanger Your EyesContact lenses can change your world. While many people prefer the look and ease of glasses, others enjoy the freedom of contact lenses.However, contacts are a responsibility. Poor hygiene and bad habits can cause infection and even the loss of vision.
Research Explores Work, Wealth and Worth for Women in Ophthalmology | Ashvin Reddy, MD
Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium Research explores work, wealth and worth for women in ophthalmology August 24, 2018 PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — Wage disparity in ophthalmology is a complex topic, with growing interest in research on career advancement, recognition and...
Students Intern With Professional Scientists | Martin-Paul Agbaga, PhD
Caldwell, N.J., Aug. 21, 2018 Several students in Caldwell’s Natural and Physical Sciences Department spent the summer interning with professional scientists. Shreyoshi Hossain, a biology and chemistry major, received the first-place prize in the poster competition at...
Meet Your DMEI Doctor: Maria E. Lim, MD
Meet Your DMEI Doctor: Maria E. Lim, MDAt the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI), we’re proud of our talented faculty and staff. From our reception desk to our exam rooms, we strive to make patients feel comfortable and provide a quality care experience.
Oculoplastic Surgeons Help Patients See Well and Look Good
Oculoplastic surgeons help patients see well and look good by Kathryn McNuttPublished: Wed, August 1, 2018 9:56 AM / Updated: Wed, August 1, 2018 9:57 AM A New Year's Eve car wreck that sent a patient through a windshield left him without a nose and frayed eyelids,...
What Is the Difference Between PRK and LASIK Surgery?
What Is the Difference Between PRK and LASIK Surgery?You’re probably familiar with, or have at least heard of, LASIK refractive surgery. The popular refractive surgery corrects nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea, the outer lens of the eye. Physicians and patients enjoy the procedure for its brief recovery time and almost instant results.While LASIK is a popular option, its predecessor, photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, is still …